OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (Dr. phil.) in Art History, Aesthetics and Media Theory
Supervised third-cycle academic doctorate in philosophical aesthetics, art historiography, post-digital media philosophy, and curatorial discourse.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Art History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, or Media Studies with grade 'gut' (2.0) or higher.
- English language proficiency
- German C1 and English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral dissertation prospectus (10-15 pages), master's thesis, CV, and agreement from supervising UdK professor.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters from professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Einstein Foundation Berlin and DFG Graduiertenkolleg doctoral stipends (€1,500/month)
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; €310 semester fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Berlin University of the Arts documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
Reviewed 2026-10-15 · Editorial standards · Report an issue